All the latest ratings for social care services in Croydon

Last month's scores for social care services have been released – with four services in Croydon given new ratings.

The Care Quality Commission gives ratings to care providers and other organisations across England. It rates how well the service is performing against various criteria – with overall rankings ranging from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate'.

Figures for the last month show ratings were given to the following care homes in Croydon:

• Heavers Court: Good, last inspected on November 14.

• Warren Court: Requires improvement, last inspected on October 12.

• North Downs Villa: Inadequate, last inspected on September 29.

Other social care services in the area were also rated:

• Woodside Court Supported Living: Requires improvement, last inspected on October 19.

The highest possible rating is 'outstanding': given to organisations exceeding expectations. Meanwhile, a 'good' scores shows the provider is meeting the CQC's criteria.

However, a service found to be needing improvement will not be up to the CQC's standards, and a service given an 'inadequate' rating will ordinarily be placed in special measures by the CQC.